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Season of self-destruct

It has been a whirlwind of a season for everyone affiliated with Birmingham City Football Club. Gary Rowett, a man who turned the club’s recent fortunes on its head, was replaced by Italian Gianfranco Zola.

The decision to appoint Zola was made by the club’s hierarchy, as they looked to guide the club in what they deemed “a new direction”.

Before the club’s new owners decided to flex their muscles and stamp down their mark, Blues sat in seventh position and were just three points adrift from third-spot.